.

Peter Rost, M.D., is a former Pfizer Marketing Vice President providing services as a medical device and drug expert witness and pharmaceutical marketing expert. Judge Sanders: "The court agrees with defendants' view that Dr. Rost is a very adept and seasoned expert witness." He is also the author of Emergency Surgery, The Whistleblower and Killer Drug. You can reach him on rostpeter (insert symbol) hotmail.com. Please read the terms of use agreement and privacy policy for this blog carefully.

Pfizer CEO eliminates Karen Katen executives

Peter Brandt is the most recent senior management casualty at Pfizer. This 49-year old executive is "retiring" after only six months heading up the U.S. pharmaceutical operation for Pfizer.

Mr. Brandt was promoted from executive vice president of U.S. pharmaceuticals to president as recently as August 15, 2006, when his boss, Pat Kelly, was asked to "look at other career opportunities within Pfizer." Mr. Kelly didn't find any such opportunities and left the company December 31, 2006.

Mr. Kelly's departure appears to have been closely linked to Vice Chairman Karen Katen's decision to "reflect on both her professional and personal goals," and to leave the company to pursue "other opportunities."

Mr. Kindler has now eradicated almost the entire senior U.S marketing team that was in place when he took over as CEO in July 2006. The only person left is Marie-Caroline Sainpy, who is Senior Vice President U.S. Pharmaceuticals marketing and worldwide commercial development. Ms. Sainpy reported to both Brandt and Reed.

Marketing is not the only area affected by Mr. Kindler's broom. He has also appointed Mary McLeod to replace Sylvia Montero, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, who "retired" in January 2007. Ms. McLeod is part of Pfizer's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Mr. Kindler.

Two more "retirements" are Kathy Donovan, Vice President Human Resources, and Beth Levine, general counsel of U.S. pharmaceuticals.

0 Comments:

Links to this post:

Peter Rost, M.D., is a former Pfizer Marketing Vice President providing services as a medical device and drug expert witness and pharmaceutical marketing expert. Judge Sanders: "The court agrees with defendants' view that Dr. Rost is a very adept and seasoned expert witness." He is also the author of Emergency Surgery, The Whistleblower and Killer Drug. You can reach him on rostpeter (insert symbol) hotmail.com. Please read the terms of use agreement and privacy policy for this blog carefully.